Shut Up Already!

This extension mutes all Chrome tabs by default. Great tool against autoplayed videos and ads!
What is Shut Up Already!?
'Shut Up Already!' is a Chrome extension designed to keep all tabs muted by default. This practical tool has been established to combat the annoyance of autoplayed videos and advertisements on numerous websites. The user has the flexibility to make a tab audible when required. It doesn't collect any user data and guarantees your privacy. Further versions have introduced an options page, context menu, and a toggle mute status feature which enhances the user-friendliness of the extension.

Extension stats

Users: 20,000+
Rating: 4.69 (16)
Version: 2.0 (Last updated: 2021-05-18)
Creation date: 2016-08-18
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • contextMenus
Size: 44.60K

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Extension summary

This extensions mutes all Chrome tabs by default allowing you to make tab audible on-demand. I've created it because I got furious at various news sites that autoplay videos in background, often somewhere along the text or in the sidebar.

This extension has zero analytics, tracking or any other data gathering and it will stay this way forever.

WHAT'S NEW

2.0.1: Update privacy practices 2.0: Removed popup, added options page and context menu instead. Clicking on mute icon will now toggle mute status. 1.2: Added popup with multiple options and settings 1.0: Initial release

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Mutes the whole domain instead of just the current tab.
  • Remembers the mute/unmute state of each tab correctly, especially in Vivaldi.
  • Allows wildcard (*) usage to mute all new tabs by default.
  • Generally works well and is favored over similar extensions.
Cons
  • No longer maintained by the original developer.
  • Occasional issues with tabs unmuting unexpectedly.
  • Possible suspicion of malware or browser infection.
  • Some features not working as intended in certain browsers (e.g., Vivaldi).
Most mentioned
  • Works perfectly.
  • Thank you! wonderful extension.
  • It sometimes unmutes without reason.
  • Great extension for muting entire domains.
  • Me ayudo a lo que queria gracias.
Recent reviews
It's a nice extension but it will be removed soon. The original developer no longer maintains it, so i have upgraded it based on this extension: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/mute-tab/djnlklfindboblpikpeaedoamfhgklfd
by Miles Lin, 2024-08-20

So far so great... it sometimes unmutes without reason.. I believe when I close all muted tabs
by Sina Yagubi, 2022-12-21

Super.
by Krzysztof Pawlak, 2022-10-24
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Shut Up Already! may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Shut Up Already! has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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